Remote Backend Software Engineer to optimize the world of Container Shipping - remote

Container Shipping: An industry with huge potential to make a difference

90% of all goods globally are transported through a container. The largest container vessels are 400 meters long and can transport more than 23,000 containers at a time. The container shipping industry is the backbone and enabler of global trade, but it is struggling. The industry suffers from operational inefficiencies as 50%+ of all container vessels globally are delayed coming into port, and key planning processes are done manually on a global scale. This results in high operational costs, lost revenue, and unnecessarily high greenhouse gas emissions. At Portchain, we work closely with our customers to reduce operational complexity and optimize planning through software and innovative analytics.

The role

Portchain is an exciting fast growing tech company where you will work with an incredible team on applications with a truly global impact. We are therefore seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to join our software engineering team that uses data, mathematical modeling, machine learning, and optimization to help our users get full transparency on their operations and make better decisions.

You will work with the development team to build advanced features into our products and ensure these are robust and reliable for use in live operations.

Portchain is an exciting fast-growth company where you will work with an incredible team on applications with a truly global impact.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of end-to-end features from specifications and designs
• Problem solve architectural decisions with the team
• Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of applications
• Maintain code integrity and organization
• Understand and follow security and data protection best practices

Role Requirements

• 5 years minimum of professional experience in Software Engineering
• Experience with any or all of the following technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL
  
• Good knowledge of technology across several domains
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills paired with the ability to develop creative and efficient solutions
• Proficiency in automated unit and integration tests
• Previous professional experience working remotely
• A deep understanding that we always have to navigate between the immediate impact of a feature and the technical debt incurred by its implementation. You are able to carefully weigh the pros and cons and make a choice in favour of the company and the team
• Energized by complex and creative individual and team problem solving

Bonus skills

• Experience with Python
• Experience with building B2B and consumer quality products, enabling business capability and objectives through technology

Want to join our team?

If you think that you would be a good fit for Portchain and the role of Backend Software Engineer, please send your resume and a brief cover letter that explains why you would be a good fit at Portchain to jobs@portchain.com in order to apply.

Portchain is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We have a number of employee diversity networks that support our culture of inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Therefore, we actively encourage people to apply from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.